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London: Scientists at Oxford University have developed a new vaccine which neutralises all strains of the most deadly species of malaria parasite, a breakthrough which they say is an important step towards developing a much-needed vaccine against one of the world`s major killers.
In early November, scientists at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute had found that Plasmodium falciparum – the deadliest strain of malaria parasite -- relies on a single receptor, known as `basigin`, on the surface of red blood cells to invade the cell.
The parasite attaches a protein -- the antigen RH5 – to the receptor, in a sense "unlocking" the doorway for the parasite to enter the red blood cell. Once there, it grows and replicates, causing potentially life-threatening disease.
Now, a team of scientists led by Dr Simon Draper from the Jenner Institute at the University of Oxford, demonstrated that a vaccine they have developed induces an antibody response in animal models capable of neutralising all the tested strains of the P. falciparum parasite.
"Our initial finding, reported last month, was unexpected and completely changed the way in which we view how the malaria parasite invades red blood cells," said Gavin Wright, of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, who co-authored the study that published in the journal Nature Communications.
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By her own words, Aria Perez-Theisen is not your typical girl, and we couldn't
agree more. The reigning Ms. World Guam is not just a beauty, but she packs a lot of
brawn as well, being a member of Guam's successful national rugby team. And as
you talk to her, it will also become immediately evident that this girl is brainy as
well. She's certainly one for the books.
Anyone who has known Barrigada's Aria Perez-Theisen as a kid, then lost contact
with her for a long time, will be forgiven if they do a double take if informed that the
Miss World Guam 2015 is the same kid they used to know. It can be difficult to
associate the chubby little girl busy playing in the mud with her little brothers to the
stunning and statuesque 20-year-old beauty that represented the island in the
international competition held in China last December. Even Aria herself pretty
much admitted that being a beauty queen never entered her mind while growing up.
It was only about two years ago when she first discovered Miss World Guam that
she finally took interest and started building up the courage to eventually join the
pageant "hoping to learn more about being a lady and getting involved in the
community" as she puts it.
She may have shed her baby fats and innate shyness as she grew up, but one thing
remained consistent in her personality—her love for sports, the physical kind.
Describing herself as a rough and tough athlete, Aria is into several disciplines
including rugby and long-distance track running. She's become so good at rugby in
fact that she made it to the Guam national rugby team that recently made history by
finishing second overall in the Asia Rugby 7s tournament held in India. It was the
first time that the island placed in an international women's rugby tournament. And
this was after Aria won the Miss Guam World 2015 crown. Talk about a beauty
queen winning in a sporting event. Must be one for Guinness.
Aria is currently a Biology major, hoping to one day become a physician (how
wonderful it must be to be needing medical attention by then). In her spare time, if
she ever finds one, she enjoys hiking, snorkeling, or CrossFit. But it's not all sweating
up for her, as she also likes to chill out by sketching, spending time with her family,
and watching the sun set.
By merely reading about her, anyone will know how extraordinary this girl is, which
is more than enough reason why UNO really had to get her on the cover. So one
sunny day in January, UNO flew her to Manila for one of two pictorials (the other
one held on island a few weeks later), and the Philippine team simply had a blast
working with her. The following Q&A confirmed what we have suspected all along:
Aria is not only beauty and brawn, but brains as well. She's certainly the complete
How was your Manila trip for UNO's cover pictorial?
It was beyond what I expected—from where I got to stay to all the people I got to
meet. Actually, doing the shoot was a pleasure, the team was fun to work with, and
they were inspiring with how creative they got. Then in my spare time, I got to
satisfy my addiction to shopping and eating, and even got to check out the popping
nightlife that Makati is famed for with some newly acquainted beauty queens. For
the most part, what made this trip so enjoyable was the people I spent time with
who made me feel welcome and cared for.
That was not the first time you went to the Philippines, right? What do you like
most about the country? What's the least?
It was my second! But with these few times I've gone there I have always been
pleasantly surprised by how friendly the people are and how accommodating
everything seems to be. Coming from Guam where the community is small, and it is
only natural to help or throw a smile at your neighbor; I loved seeing this same
courtesy in the Philippines on such a grand scale. Regardless of how busy and big
the area I was in seemed, I always managed to meet interesting and passionate
people who don't mind going out of their way for you. And I feel like these are the
kinds of people the Philippines breeds. Whether in the PI or here on my island, I will
notice that they are raised to know respect and hard work. And that's what makes a
country: her people.
What I liked the least was seeing these same people live in poor conditions and
work to somewhat make ends meet. It pained me to see how much time everyone
put into their respective roles to earn an amount that didn't seem like much to me. It
made me feel like I take so much for granted, while others are making do with
whatever they have.
How will you describe the pictorial session? Is there any difference from the
pictorials you have done on Guam?
I have not had much experience with photo shoots, so I am always surprised by how
each one goes. I am also always humbled going into these things, working with
different kinds of talented people and learning so much from them. To me, I
consider the people I worked with [as] artists and I was the canvas being worked
on. It was exciting being part of the creative process and being featured in the end
product. I never had so much fun working so hard on a shoot, even going into long
hours of trying to hold awkward positions while being lathered in oil. As Doc
[Marlon Pecjo, the photographer] and his team worked with me I got to know them
for the fun-loving and interesting people they are. By the end of the night we had
some pretty amazing shots, and I was drenched in oil.
Was there something about the pictorial that you will not forget in a long
Yes, how much oil they used to give that wet look. It went from a little here and
there to [all over] my hair and dripping down my face.
If you can bring one thing/anything from Manila back to Guam, what will it be?
I would love to bring back the malls and all the stores inside them.
How will you describe your family?
My family is far from the storybook portrayal of a family, but I'm blessed that God
chose them for me. Especially my parents. My mom is the driving force that has
shown and continues to show me how to work for the things I love. And I will never
know anyone as selfless as her for what she does for her family. My dad made me
the goofball I am today, and always encouraged me to chase my dreams, which is
why I will never stop dreaming. They raised me and my two older brothers as best
they could, and we may all fight a lot with each other, but we have the kind of crazy
family dynamics that you learn to love. And love them I do.
You once revealed about an eating disorder you had in your younger years
that caused you to lose a lot of weight. How did you overcome the condition?
What caused the disorder in the first place?
A majority of eating disorders are caused by emotional stress, in my case [it was] my
nagging need to be perfect. I inflicted so much pressure on myself to be good that I
eventually determined that I would never be good enough. How I translated that
from my subconscious into physical life was in my appearance. I was never happy
with the way I looked, and I supposed I would like myself more if I ate less, worked
out more, and looked like a twig. Thank God my mother knew better. I conquered
my condition with a lot of pushing from my family and myself. On my family's part.
especially my mom, they refused to let me delude myself that how I looked was
acceptable. As for me, my biggest savior, I constantly reevaluated myself, my life, my
ideals, and began to establish realistic expectations for them. I got to know myself
better, love myself 10x more, and now skinny me is history. Today, I believe
strength is beauty, size is silly, and food is my best friend.
You also mentioned that your mom was your biggest motivator growing up,
and you being raised to be all the best you can. Did it give you undue stress
trying to live up to expectations? Will you do the same to your future child?
As I've mentioned, being raised to be all my best stressed me to the point of
depression. However, I do not blame my mom for pushing me too much for my
eating disorder—even though it wasn't exactly a big help. She cared enough to know
that I have potential for anything, and she made sure I figured that out too. For that I
will always be grateful, and I will always think back to my mom when I see how far
I've come. She nurtured in me a passion for excellence, and I will definitely try to
instill this in my children. How I might do it differently with my children would be to
also teach them that it is in expecting perfection that we fail, because we all make
mistakes. It is how we rebound from these mistakes that helps us grow.
How will you describe Aria growing up? What do you say is the biggest
difference between you as a kid and you as a grownup?
Kid Aria was a chubby chubster who stayed inside too much and maybe ate a little
too many taquitos. The biggest difference between Kid Aria and Me-Now Aria was
that I cared too much about what other people thought. I shied away from a lot of
things as a kid because I was afraid that if I did something wrong I would be judged.
I basically let imaginary critiques control my life (lame). Now that I am grown up
(kinda) I understand that people make these fleeting judgments based on things that
they saw at a glance, which make them inaccurate and therefore irrelevant in my
life. The only people who are allowed to judge me now and mean it are my parents,
God, and myself.
Did you dream of becoming a beauty queen one day?
No. I hate to say it, but I grew up thinking I would embarrass myself if I joined a
pageant. I was sure I'd stay away from them because I never considered myself
charming or as beautiful as the girls I saw.
What made you decide to join a beauty pageant?
I was attracted to the idea of giving back to the community that the Miss World
upholds. I also wanted to feed my hunger for representing and promoting my island
because I take a lot of pride in where I was raised and how it has played a large role
in who I am. Lastly, learning how to be more ladylike seemed like a good idea.
Were you confident that you would win the Miss World Guam crown? What
gave you such a feeling?
I was confident that I could work hard enough to have a good chance in winning. I
will never believe that anything should be handed to me, and I never want to
underestimate those I compete with. Pageant day came around and I felt good about
how much fundraising, dieting, working out, and time I devoted to the effort, but
even when it was down to me and one other girl I wasn't 100% sure I would win.
Aside from hearing the actual announcement that you have won, when did you
feel that victory was yours?
It was when I stood looking out to the crowd just before they were about to
announce the winner and I heard my dad yell, "Bring it home baby!" I'm a
competitive runner, and every race I ran was about bringing it home—giving that
last effort until I crossed the finish line. And of course at that point I was at the last
leg of the race in the pageant, and my will to win wanted to bring it home after
pushing to get so far.
What do you think pushed you head and shoulders above the competition?
I am a competitive person by nature, always have been, always will be. But I
compete with myself to rise to higher levels of greatness that I know I can achieve. If
I see someone is working hard, I want to work hard too, and I always want to work
harder than them. I love surprising myself with how far I can go when I have that
desire to push myself like that.
What is the biggest change in your life that winning the Ms. World Guam
crown brought?
It's the confidence that winning Miss World gave me. Running for Miss World Guam
required a lot from me, and there were moments of doubt that I had to overcome,
and that really only happened when I found the confidence in myself to do so. I won
more faith in me and in what I do for myself at the end of the pageant.
How do you keep yourself fit? Is there any special/unique routine that you do?
I watch my diet as best I can, remembering to eat more of what my body actually
needs and treating it with less of the things that it really doesn't. I am also addicted
to working out and training. I try to go to my gym, Custom Fitness, almost every day
to get a good sweat in, and I feel better physically, emotionally, and spiritually when
I can keep that up. It's a kind therapy for me. Also, I am an athlete so I'm always
motivated to be bigger, stronger, and faster. The only routine I have is staying
hungry for the gains of living healthy.
How did you become a member of the Guam national women's rugby team?
What's with the sport that you like the best?
I became a member by seeking them out and trying out. The team is really all about
making rugby bigger on Guam, and they are always on the lookout for new talent
and girls with heart to play for their island. I love rugby because it's a rough sport,
and I don't mind the physicality at all. It's a very social sport, and I have gotten close
to those who share the same love for smashing and being smashed.
Now that you're a beauty queen, will you be setting rugby aside?
Absolutely not. As soon as I got back from my trip for the international Miss World
pageant I jumped right back into training and went to India with the team for the
Asia Rugby Sevens tournament. We killed it and brought back 2nd place.
Where will you bring a first-time visitor to Guam? What native food will you
have the person try?
I would bring them to the beach, first things first. It's an easy way to see our island's
beauty like her blue seas, the soft sand, and the peace of being in the middle of them.
And the native food I would have them try is tinaktak. It is my favorite local dish,
and I would be surprised if it didn't become theirs as well when they take a bite.
What should a man do to catch your attention?
My eyes' focus has already been stolen by my boyfriend. What he did to catch them
was simple. He was outgoing, fun to be around, and had the husky build that I knew
could handle my rough shenanigans.
As Guam's representative to the Ms. World international competition, we're
quite sure that you have met men of other nationalities. What would you say is
the biggest difference between them and the men of Guam?
I actually did not meet a lot of men there, only experienced how much Chinese men
liked to hound beautiful girls. But on rugby trips I have met Australians, Lebanese,
Irish, Samoan, and more that I can't remember. The biggest difference I do
remember is the accent. Nothing super special, only the way they speak, but it is
such an interesting difference.
What will melt your heart?
I am a hopeless romantic, and nothing melts my heart more than a man who puts
the woman he loves first to show that he adores her more. I am also a dog lover, and
they melt my heart just with their fuzzy faces.
What is the perfect date for you? And where on Guam is the perfect place to
spend that date?
The perfect date for me is a walk down one of my favorite beaches, holding hands,
and talking about whatever matters to us at the moment. And ending it watching the
sunset, holding each other, and appreciating how beautiful it is to be have someone
to share that glorious moment with.
What is an ideal relationship? Do you believe in forever?
My ideal relationship is one that brings happiness to both individuals, where they
know they are cared for and always cherished, and that allows both of them to grow
in different ways they never imagined. Relationships are a learning experience
where you learn to love and to be loved by another, but more importantly how to
love yourself. Sure, I believe in forever. It's trusting in forever that I think people
struggle with.
What is next for the reigning Ms. World Guam?
What I have planned next is to give back as much as I can to the community that
raised me, and to represent it as best I can. Whether it be on island or away, for
beauty or for sport, I will show what an honor it is to be from my little island of
Your message to our loyal UNO readers?
Si yu'us ma'ase for taking a second to get to know me a little better. I hope I've
occupied your time well, and given you a thing or two to think about. I wish you all
the best in life after you finish reading this issue of UNO. I'm sure you've gained bula
life points just for picking it up. Peace, esta laters.
Last thing you do in the evening? Go to the gym, I don't think my day is done until
that's taken care of (then I proceed to eat astounding amounts of food).
First thing you do in the morning? Wish I had 5 more minutes in bed… then
mentally prepare myself for a new day by planning how I will make it a good one.
Favorite sleeping outfit? An oversized tee.
Favorite hangout? Touch rugby at the beach with the homies.
Pet peeve? Obnoxious chewing.
Quirk in your personality? My personality is my quirk. I'm a bit of a weirdo, but it
works for me.
A little secret about you that you can share with us? My secret? I stole the cookie
from the cookie jar. It was glorious.


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Vocational Education in Hong Kong is directed by the Vocational Training Council, which works in conjunction with the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, the VTC School of Business and Information Systems, the Hong Kong Design Institute and the Youth College. The Council is made up of 18 non-government members including leading figures in education, industry and the service sector as well as three government officials: the Commissioner for Labour, the Director-General of Trade and Industry and the Deputy Secretary for Education. This way the government can ensure communication and policy decisions based on the actual workforce needs in each of these sectors.
In 2008, the government began providing funding for full-time vocational courses for students between the ages of 15 and 18, hoping that this would encourage students who would otherwise have dropped out of school to continue their education. These students may receive a Diploma in Vocational Education, which prepares them either for employment or further education, either at the degree or non-degree level. Once these students complete upper secondary education, they can participate in a comprehensive system of tertiary vocational education and training in place, run by the VTC and leading to a variety of diplomas and certificates.
Also in 2008, the government introduced the Qualification Framework, which was intended to "enhance the competitiveness of the workforce in Hong Kong." The framework outlines seven levels of qualifications in academic, vocational and continuing education sectors, and programs that comply with the Qualification Framework are guaranteed by the government to have provided students with specific competencies and skills. This framework is available to students in schools as well as adults in the workforce, and allows employers and employees to set learning targets as well as providing an informal "curriculum" for students to move through the pathways. The government has several "Qualifications Framework Support Schemes," mostly in the form of grants or registration fee subsidies, available to education and training providers who want to ensure that their programs are accredited.
The Education Bureau (EDB) funds a financial assistance scheme to help low-income adults take designated evening adult education courses. These courses allow adults to receive the equivalent of a secondary education. Other courses are provided by various universities and private institutes.
The Education Bureau Press Release, "Improvements to Qualifications Framework Support Schemes," Aug. 1, 2011
The Education Bureau Press Release, "VTC Central Admission Centres draw over 2,000 applicants," Jun. 30, 2011
Cheung, King Sing. (2006). "A Review of Recent Continuing Education Policies in Hong Kong," presented at the APERA Conference (Hong Kong, Nov. 28-30). (PDF)


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All my unwept tears,
I set upon your pillow,
Only in my dreams.
This poem has been rejected a few times always on the basis that it is "too short". With requests like,
it's good, but can you expand it?
No. I mean, yes, I could expand it but I am never going to. The art of poetry, in its simplest form, is to say as much as needs to be said with as few words as possible. Every word, every syllable, every rhyme, and each juxtaposition is carefully crafted to carry meaning.
Poetry is, to my mind, meant to be distilled and concentrated communication; often of emotion.
So to those editors that need to fill space, I say this: This poem is the size it needs to be.
If you pay by the line I could give you pages of gushing nothingness, but I am not changing the size of my poem.


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I first heard about Cotopaxi in 2016 and have been wistfully eyeing their products since. Cotopaxi goes beyond making great travel and adventure gear with their Gear for Good philosophy, which makes me happy to spend my money with them. In addition to funding sustainable poverty alleviation with a portion of their profits, Cotopaxi also ensures fairness, sustainability, and quality in every step of the manufacturing process.
When they came out with the Nazca 24L Travel Pack, I thought it looked like a perfect fit to replace my 10-year-old carry-on luggage (ahem, the one that's covered in cat scratches, dog hair, and falls over when I stand it up on its wheel end). The Nazca 24L promptly went on my Christmas wish list (thanks, Mom!), and I've had 2 mini adventures in January to give it a test run.
Here's a breakdown of the Nazca 24L features, what I packed, and a quick review. For reference in terms of clothing size and how the pack fits my body, I'm a 5'3″ female with a small frame.
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Nazca 24L Travel Pack Features
Here's a quick rundown of the Nazca 24L features:
- Water-resistant 630D nylon/cotton canvas shell (comes in black, beech canopy, or driftwood colors)
- Suitcase-style zippered opening with internal mesh storage compartments
- Separate zippered, padded laptop sleeve (fits 15in laptop) for easy access
- Tuck-away backpack straps and removable shoulder sling strap
- Zippered, fleece-lined front pocket for sunglasses and electronics
- Fits the carry-on restrictions for any airplane
- 19.5 x 10.5 x 5.5in (50 x 27 x 14cm)
- 2 lb. 9.5 oz.
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|Laptop Sleeve
|Nazca 24L Travel Pack
|Convertible Duffel, Backpack, and Suitcase
|Water resistant nylon/cotton canvas
|Yes, 15-inch
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|Water resistant nylon/cotton canvas, suede leather bottom
|Yes, 15-inch
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Carry-On Only Packing List
For my first trip, I was traveling from Pennsylvania to Florida in the winter. Temperatures were cold at home (10 – 30 degrees F) and comfortably warm at my destination (65 – 80 degrees F). I traveled for 5 days and 4 nights to visit family, so I also took some camera gear.
What I wore on the plane: Jeans and a t-shirt, zip-up hoodie sweatshirt, fleece jacket, and sneakers.
What I carried in my purse: Wallet, 2 books, a journal, zipper bag with colored pencils (for my color-coded book highlighting–don't judge), phone charger and headphones, sunglasses, small makeup bag, and a small toiletry bag.
What I packed in my camera bag: Canon 7D with 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens, Canon 430 EX III-RT flash, LP-E6 camera battery charger. My husband carried this as his carry-on "personal item" since I already had the Nazca 24L and my purse.
What I packed in the Nazca 24L Backpack:
- Small eBags packing cube: undergarments, socks, and bathing suit
- Slim eBags packing cube: 2 pairs of sandals (favorite Clarks flip-flops and a pair of dressy flat sandals)
- Bottoms: jean capris, khaki shorts, lightweight workout shorts, skirt
- Tops: 2 t-shirts, 5 tank tops (for layering), 1 long sleeve shirt, 1 lightweight 3/4 length sleeve sweater
- Pajamas: tank top and lightweight pants
- Laptop and cord–My laptop is 15″ and isn't very thin, so it was snug but fit fine. I had to pack the cord in the front pocket, though, as I didn't have any space inside the pack.
Here's a video walk through of how I packed for a 5-day trip in the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L!
Packing for 4-5 days was a tight fit, but I wanted to be intentional about packing light on this trip. I really thought about each piece of clothing that I took, and I had just the right amount of clothes (just 2 things I didn't wear). My second trip was to New York City in January for 3 days and 2 nights. While I had to pack bulkier clothes for winter weather, the fit was not as tight for that trip since I just needed a couple of changes of clothes.
What I Loved About the Nazca 24L
Overall, I love this carry-on travel pack and can't wait to take it on more trips. The overall design–an organized suitcase that converts into a backpack–is what sold me in the first place, and it didn't disappoint. Here's what I loved:
- Solid, sturdy design–Of course, time will be the test in terms of quality, but the build and quality feel excellent. Plus, Cotopaxi guarantees their products for 61 years, and they offer a replacement, repair, or exchange if anything goes wrong with the product.
- Theft-prevention zippers–To be honest, I don't know if that's the official term for this zipper design, but that's what I'm calling them. The laptop sleeve and main zipper have a loop that the zipper has to pass through, which helps prevent easy access. They aren't that challenging to get open yourself (I went through airport security twice and had to remove my laptop), but they offer a bit of extra security.
- Padded laptop sleeve–The padding isn't very thick, but it feels like enough.
- Comfortable size and fit–As I mentioned, I'm petite and have a thin frame. This backpack was perfectly comfortable for me, and the waist strap was very helpful since the pack was heavy with my laptop in it. It covers my back without feeling bulky. For reference, the mannequin in the video above looks like a male with a medium build.
- Cotopaxi's "Gear for Good" philosophy–Can I just say again how much I love this?
- Organized zipper compartments inside–These make my type A heart swoon. This was the first time I had used any kind of luggage with compartments (as well as my first time using packing cubes), and it was amazing. I was able to access everything efficiently and stay organized throughout my trip.
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What I Might Change About the Nazca 24L
There's not much I would change, but here are a couple things to think about:
- The color that I ordered–I love the driftwood color, but it's already attracting dog hair from my black lab. Oops. I wasn't really thinking about the material when I picked the color since typical luggage is a canvas material that dog hair doesn't stick to. Something to keep in mind if you have pets.
- I would love another size option or expandable zippers–This small size is great for short trips, but I would love to have this design in a larger (still carry-on) size. (UPDATE 12/08/17: Cotopaxi has a new Allpa 35L, which looks very promising if you're looking for a larger version of this pack. I just got my hands on one, and I've got my initial thoughts about the Allpa backpack here—full review coming soon!)
- Nazca 24L meets camera bag–My dream come true would be for Cotopaxi and Lowepro to team up and give me this plus camera storage. I was able to use the Nazca 24L and my purse on this trip since I wasn't taking a lot of camera gear, and I had my husband to carry a small camera bag for me. But if I travel solo for a trip where I'll be photographing heavily, I don't think I'll be able to use it since my camera bag is a large backpack (that I always, always, always carry on). It probably won't happen, but a girl can dream. So Cotopaxi and Lowepro, if you're listening…
Recommended For
Depending on weather, clothing size, and packing style, the Nazca 24L can be easily used for overnight or weekend trips, and up to 4 or 5 days if you're a light packer in warm weather. Overall, I highly recommend the Nazca 24L Travel Pack for anyone looking for a compact travel backpack with an organized design that fits carry-on restrictions. Check out the latest prices and more details here.
What's your favorite piece of travel gear or luggage? Is a suitcase-style backpack something you'd like to try? Let me know your questions & thoughts below!
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This post isn't sponsored in any way. I just dig what Cotopaxi is all about as well as their products, and I wanted to share this one with you. Technically, I did receive the product for free because it was a Christmas gift from my mom. 🙂 But it's definitely a product I'd invest my own money in as well.


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This unique platform offers fast, intuitive access to both traditional analytic data, leveraging existing enterprise investments, and non - traditional data , including external and unstructured information.
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Over the years, there have been many major advances in ED treatment, from oral medications that can help men achieve an erection, to penile implants. Dr. Fenig will work with you to thoroughly discuss the options that are best for your individual case, and answer any questions. He also encourages you to involve your partner in all phases of your treatment to ensure you and your significant other are comfortable with your options and the choice you make.
Dr. Fenig understands that Erectile Dysfunction is an emotional condition as well as a physical one and provides compassionate care, discretion and years of experience to help return you to your normal sexual self.
Dr. Fenig will work with you to determine the best treatment option for you:
Oral Medications such as Viagra®, Cialis®, Levitra®, and Staxyn® work by increasing the blood flow to the penis so that a man can become aroused and erect when sexually stimulated. These prescription medications are often the first line of treatment for men experiencing erectile dysfunction.
-Easy to use
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-Can take up to an hour to work
-Less spontaneity
-Produces an erection only after physical and psychological stimulation
-Costly, and may not be covered by insurance
-Cannot be used more than once a day
-May not be advised by your physician if you've had a heart attack, stroke or life-threatening heart rhythm, or if you are taking nitrates
A Vacuum Erection Device is a plastic cylinder that is placed over the penis, and a pump (either manual or battery operated) creates vacuum suction within the cylinder, drawing blood into the penis to create an erection. A stretchable tension band placed at the base of the penis can help maintain the erection.
-Can be used anytime
-Takes only five to ten minutes to apply
-Can be cumbersome and may decrease intimacy associated with foreplay
-Body shape may make it difficult to use device
-Penis may be floppy or cold during erection
-May inhibit the normal flow of ejaculation
Injection therapy uses a small needle to inject medication directly into the penis. The medicine relaxes the blood vessels and allows for increased blood flow into the penis, creating an erection.
-Erection occurs in five to 20 minutes and lasts 30-60 minutes
-Feels natural
-Can be costly
-May have side effects such as bleeding, penile curvature, and long, painful erections if not used appropriately or monitored closely by your physician
Intraurethral Suppositories contain medication that works like the penile injection. A small pellet (suppository) is inserted into the urethra to deliver the medication and increase blood flow to the penis.
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-May produce side effects that include aching or a burning sensation, redness, and minor bleeding or spotting
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Apple, Inc v. Eastman Kodak Company
Filing 1
NOTICE OF REMOVAL of Action Under 28 U.S.C. § 1441(b) (NO PROCESS);JURY DEMAND; from Superior Court of Califoria, Santa Clara County. Their case number is 110CV181091. (Filing fee $350 receipt number 34611050640). Filed by Eastman Kodak Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Notice of Removal, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (bw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/15/2010)
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Two Podcast Ambassadors from each class year directly support the faculty in their own course modules.
Work Study Position Description
Department: Office of Medical Education
Description of Duties: A student worker downloads faculty presentations from document libraries to the instructor computer for the day's lectures in a specific course module. Just prior to a lecture, the student worker runs a TechSmith Relay test recording and sets up the recording using standard naming conventions including their own initials. Student workers contact TLT support staff in the event of a recording problem. They set up the Reef Polling program on days when needed by faculty. The student worker introduces them self to the faculty when they arrive for class. They give the wireless microphone to the faculty member for the lecture and collect it back at the end of the lecture. They complete the recording process at the end of the lecture by submitting it to the TechSmith Relay program and they assist the Office of Medical Education in sharing podcast links with other students.
Job qualifications: Familiarity with computers
Supervisor: Supervision is through the Program Director for Medical Education Technology in the Office of Medical Education. Training and support are through TLT, TLT-Media, and the Program Director for Medical Education Technology.
Compensation: $8.00/hour (depending on the lecture schedule annual earnings are between $1,400 and $1,700)
Hours: Each class has two Podcast Ambassadors. At least one of the two will need to be present during School of Medicine lectures and hours are dependent on the number of lectures scheduled during the week. The class Podcast Ambassadors may arrange their schedules with each other to ensure that all lectures are covered. Time entry is managed and approved by the Program Director for Medical Education Technology.
If you are an enrolled student in the KU School of Medicine and you are interested in the position, please contact Mark Eaton, Ph.D. in the Office of Medical Education for more information about becoming a Podcast Ambassador.


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"You could become a diplomat," Good Man said, "and you already have a Korean name, just like 심은경."
"장미란, but I need my own last name. What's the least common last name in Korean?"
"How do you know that?" I asked him.
"I read it in a book several years ago."
"Amanda Seed? Seed Beautiful Orchid? Awesome. I could be Amanda Ssi-ssi," I said, referring to the Korean -씨 honorific. (No, it's not usually used with full names, but rather with first names. I was just joking around.)
I thought for a moment. "What about 권?" 권 is the counter word used for counting books. "I can be Amanda Book Counter!"
"That's not what that means," Good Man said.
"'Don't you get it?'" I said, using Good Man's pet phrase. "I counted all my characters this year. I counted books. I am a book counter! 권!"
Good Man shook his head, "That sounds Chinese. You are not Chinese."
"I'm not Korean either," I said.
"You are more Korean than me."


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Vision & Values
NextGen PCS
We envision becoming a global leader in delivering NextGen IT services and solutions. Leveraging technology and domain expertise, we aspire to adapt and respond swiftly in the evolving landscape and bring about radical transformations across domains, thereby delivering unmatched value to our clients.
Key Mantras for NextGen PCS
- Drive Customer & Employee Delight
- Set Quality Benchmarks
- Learn, Acquire, Grow
- Augment Competencies
- Together, We Can Achieve
We believe that customer and employee delight is the key to our growth. We endeavor to exceed expectations of our customers and employees through an employee-driven, client-centric approach.
We constantly strive to raise the standards and achieve quality excellence in the delivery of globally competitive services and solutions.
With a strong commitment to ongoing learning, we keep abreast of the latest developments in the technology landscape and drive continuous improvement of our Products, Processes and People.
Augmenting our core competencies and building new competencies to cater to the new age requirements of our clients is our primary focus.
We believe in collaborative teamwork, and work in synergy towards the common goal of fostering innovation and maximizing value creation.


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This is Ms. Haley! She is special because she came early and it happened to be the day before my birthday. What a cool early birthday present right? I thought so hehe! I think she is so stinkin' precious!
If you look at the shots with the baby bed and the picnic basket you will see the cutest little bear. This bear actually was her first gift ever. Her daddy got this specifically for her and we had to include it in the photos somehow. And notice the most adorable pink boots and cowboy hat... She is going to be the cutest little cowgirl when she grows up.
Haley is so loved by her family it's apparent. Her grandma and auntie were there to share in her first photo shoot.
You can check her out in mommies belly here!


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Driver Prospect
Jesse Johnston
Ransomville, NY
- 45 go-kart feature wins, 2 BKC championships
- 2013, 4th in Ransomville points, 1 win, 7 top-5's
- 2011 ROTY, 2012 Most Improved, 7th in points
My name is Jesse Johnston, and I'm age 19 from Ransomville, NY. Began my career at age 9 in 2004. I'm a veteran of dirt/asphalt go-karts for 7 years, and street stocks for 3 years, soon to be 4. I have hi-functioning autism, and I'm very proud to live and race with it. I'm currently a music major in college, but I've always believed if my racing career ever flourished, I'd love to race in ARCA, or make a few starts in NASCAR's top 3 series. Thank you PEAK, MWR again for this great opportunity.
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Freedom Area School District
Biographical Information
Mrs. Juelich was born in Ironwood, Michigan and attended the Ironwood Area School District. After graduation from Luther L. Wright High School, she continued education at the University of Minnesota Duluth earning a Bachelor's degree in Teaching Communication Arts and Literature. After student teaching at the Hurley K-12 School (Hurley, WI), she moved to Green Bay and landed a job with the Freedom Area School District. Since coming to Freedom, she's taught 8th grade language arts, 8th grade reading, 7th grade language arts, and currently teaches the 7th grade communicative arts block. In July 2011, Mrs. Juelich earned her Masters Degree in Education from Viterbo University in LaCrosse. In her spare time, Mrs. Juelich enjoys spending time with her family, reading, writing, music, movies, and cheering on the Brewers, Packers, and the University of Michigan football and basketball teams.
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No, you're probably not looking for blistering top speeds and neck-breaking acceleration when shopping for an SUV. Dodge is giving it to you, anyway, with the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT, which posts performance numbers more suited for sports cars than seven-seat mini-buses.
You know how Dodge likes to refer to the Durango as a "three-row Charger"? Well, this new model definitely makes that claim sound legit with its 0 to 60 time of just 4.4 seconds and an NHRA-certified quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds. Heck, it even looks like a supersized Charger, with its wide-body profile and bulging SRT hood.
The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT gets all that power courtesy of a 392-cubic-inch HEMI V8, which puts out 475 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. That engine is mated to an eight-speed TorqueFlight automatic transmission that's been calibrated specifically for the new model's sporty demeanor, with a retuned all-wheel drive system ensuring excellent handling on all surfaces. Despite the sporty performance, the vehicle will still haul cargo like a veritable beast, boasting a towing capacity of up to 8,600 pounds.
Features include an electronic T-shifter, seven driving modes (including a Track mode), high-speed cornering capability, a new exhaust system modeled after the Charger SRT, Brembo brakes, and Pirelli all-season tires. Inside, you get Laguna leather and carbon fiber trim, with a hand-wrapped instrument panel, flat-bottom performance steering wheel, and heated chairs on the first two rows.
No pricing has been announced, but the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT will go on sale in the fall.


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Sunday, May 21, 2006
"Little Lewis" Interiors
Hooray! I have finally finished the black and white interior drawings for "Little Lewis Has Had a Lovely Sleep," AKA, the final VizDev project of the semester. I took a risk with using Photoshop, instead of my usual graphite, but I'm pleased with the results so far. The only thing I am really having trouble with is how CLEAN everything is. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to maintain the integrity of the marks, in Photoshop?
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Oakland, Berkeley, And East Bay News, Events, Restaurants, Music, & Arts
A Happy New Year
This email has been sent from Japan.
Translation : http://www.epals.com/translation/translati…
Japaneas fish: http://fishing-forum.org/zukan/list/main_w…
Your country please agree to The full-scale removal of a ban the whaling! Please protect the fishs of your country. Please protect the fishs of fishing of the entertainment to heal fatigue of the human work and the fishs of the human food.
Your country name is the crassitude Europe human country being exterminated the fish by a whale. You country People were made the body that sickly / War / Low brain / easy to get angry / global warming / had weak In advanced age by whale / dolphin / manta.
Your country is the cruel bad person country which exterminated almost childrens of the your country sea fish. If you want to protect whales, can you do to whales eat large adult fish like human! The Japanese whaling contributes to the fact that you can catch fishs in the sea of your country. If there was not Japanese whaling, The fish is not in your country. Japan killed whales from old days and protected Asian fishs. The sea is a thing of the fishs which can live with plankton. The human being kills the whales of the eater for making a roundup arrest with childs of fish, and protect fishs! Whales eat only small children of fish and shrimp of fish food, is cruel Mammals.
Japan wins in fighting against U.S.A. / can kill a whale exterminating the fish/ can all diseases and kill the person of the other side of the earth and various countries in the world/ can generate an accident and disaster by japanease satellite electric wave.
U.S.A. only do the robbery war /thief the invention of foreign country / fraud / blackmail with the electric wave after it was taught electric wave technology by Japan. The best Japanese technology that grew up with the mineral of the sea has been transmitted to the minimum racial U.S.A. on the earth which did not eat a fish.
Japan launched a satellite more than 100. Even if it is destroyed launching base, Japan can build / repair in several month. Japan can install satellite operation room in the secret in dozens of places. Because the satellite is the power of the solar battery, the satellite is usable more than 100 years. The world cannot conquer space if the world does not collapse in U.S.A. only of space autocracy / War outbreak. The world cooperates and must fight against bad person U.S.A.
The fish is rich in the mineral of the sea and grinds a human brain excellently. The human being who does not eat a fish becomes physically weak with age. And, in disfavor with work, become the robbery nature and want to fight. Because the Olympics are the young generations, physical strength / the brain is the same even if eat anything when young. World advanced age is a Japanese by the Olympics. Because the Japanese eats a fish, work power / brain is the best to advanced age. The figure of the foreigner who does not eat a fish gets fat. You become sickly without it being supported a body when the foreigner becomes the cuttlefishs advanced age which are the nourishment of the mineral of the sea even if thin. The Japanese sumo is strong in the mineral nourishment of the sea. You understand it if you walk the foreign town. you get fat and look quite sickly. Because senior citizen commands the armed forces, it wants to fight. The health of the senior citizen who does not eat fishs is out of order for robbery nature. The whales and the dolphins exterminate the fishs and generate wars and crimes on the earth. Because I wrote it in this way, does a foreign country do a crime to send world's best age on by the Olympics from now on. U.S.A. only do the robbery war /thief the invention of foreign country / fraud / blackmail with the electric wave after it was taught electric wave technology by Japan. The best Japanese technology that grew up with the mineral of the sea has been transmitted to the minimum racial U.S.A. on the earth which did not eat a fish.
U.S.A. does not have the qualification with Japan as the territory. U.S.A. must leave Japan. Japan lost in an American nucleus and became the territory. Thereafter, Japan taught Japanese attack electric wave invention to U.S.A. Because the attack electric wave can blow up a nucleus hangar, the electric wave is much stronger than a nucleus. That means, U.S.A. does not have the right with Japan as the territory.
Japan is possible for a fire / blow up American base / launching pad / airplane / ship / all by an electric wave . At the time of issue of rice liberalization, American big business seems to have done an inferno in succession. Even if there are not the Japanese armed forces, Japan easily beats U.S.A. by a satellite electric wave.
U.S.A. is crazy and low brain country that U.S.A. does not eat fish. Germany begins invention with a nucleus for the first time. U.S.A. learned the nucleus from a German fugitive. U.S.A. learned the radio weapon technology from Japan. And U.S.A. aimed at the world conquest by war. U.S.A. destroyed the space development of other countries by an electric wave, and U.S.A. aimed at the space conquest. Only U.S.A. performs go to the space before earth collapse, and the foreign country all people die. The collapse of the earth is the back for 100,000,000 years by sun approach. If world country collapse the U.S.A, The world conquers space 100 years later. Resources / planet / the land is a thing of the countries which discovered earlier. Because the planet do not need many peoples, the foreign spaceship is died by attacked from the planet. The earth collapsing by sun approach does a global war for a reason with the lie, and it is all the members death. You are deceived by U.S.A. during long years.
Japan can kill a whale by an electric wave. Because you still sell a lot of fish in a Japanese total shop, do not you understand it? In the sea of your country, the fish is eaten by a whale and is not popular in a shop. There are few fish of the sea of your country. The whale of the Japanese sea kills it by an electric wave, and there are many fish. Japan can guide a whale by an electric wave. In addition, Japan can collect whales in one place by an electric wave. The fish of your sea do not increase unless your country whales early and lifts the ban. If need it;, in the country of you who make a ban on the hunting of whales, is crassitude. Because the fish of your country was already considered to be a whale just before the extinction, at first, kill a dolphin of the bad-smelling bad meat which is not delicious. The fish of your country increase if I do so it. Even if the dolphin eats a lot of delicious fish, the meat of the dolphin is bad. The dolphin is a whale. More than 4m are called a whale. Less than 4m are called a dolphin. The sea of your country has few fish. Therefore the whale does not grow. The whale cannot bear a child. The whale merely passes by. If a fish is few it, whales become little|few. And the whales of the big body become extinct. The world protects a fish from a whale and must increase fish now.
Because the electric wave is invisible, all the electric waves become a secret. It is the bait of the fish without floating if the electric wave guide the whales to the deep bottom of the sea by an electric wave and murder the whales. The Japan government recognizes the numerical whale which does not destroy the food of the nation so that it is recognized in the world. The destruction of entertainment such as the fishing accepts it with a whale.
You do not be deceived to U.S.A. which become rich and make the world poverty at exterminate the fish by whales and dolphins. U.S.A. exterminated the delicious fish to be able to eat directly which I did not use fire for by a whale and made the earth warming. U.S.A. let you cook meat with fire, and the world kitchen produced CO2.
Because the meat of small whale and dolphin are bad, Japan use the electric wave in the bottom of the sea and murder whale and the dolphin, and throwing it away has value. The delicious large size whales at the South Pole and coaxes the world in conspiracy with U.S.A. and does Japan and the United States conspiracy strategy to threaten the world. If Japan and the United States fight about South Pole whaling, the world that was afraid of does not whale. And the world fish become extinct, and it is a plan to be possible in poverty in the world. Because a dolphin is mammals same as a dog, it is natural to come if a human being reads. You shoot the dolphin of bad meat with a gun to increase the fish of the sea of your country when the dolphin approach a ship and can throw it away. The whale / the dolphin/ the mantas exterminate the fishs of fishing of the entertainment to heal fatigue of the human work and the fishs of the human food. Because the microbe of the land animal body lives in the human body, and the human being gets sick, and the person cannot eat an animal. Because the microbe of the seawater cannot live in the human body, the human being can eat saltwater fish directly. Your country kills whale/manta/dolphin, and must protect fishs of your country.
If Japan invents it, U.S.A. does only war with it. Japan do not invent to let American fight. Japan invented all the radio weapons which American used. An example: Japanese Seto-ohashi is not reflected in the radar. Japan invented the stealth bomber machine. Because I cut the stealth bomber airplane by looking, You are reflected in the radar if a pulse converts the electric wave of the radar into the frequency of the visible range. And Japan can attack back country / various countries in the world of the earth if Japan uses the satellite toward it and fires an attack electric wave. Japan is possible in one satellite so that detection / attacks person / thing of the country of the bottom of the earth.
U.S.A. did only war and continued exterminating the fish and made the world poverty. The world must retaliate against U.S.A.
Because the whale loses to the speed of the adult fish, the whale eats only child fishs. When the child of all fish appears from eggs, the child fishs rise to the surface of the sea for demands security. Whales are always on the surface of the sea to eat a child fish. Even if the whale eats all small fish, the whale is hungry. The whales exterminate the fishs.
U.S.A. did war to steal an oil base. Bcause, can prevent terrorism / the abduction crime by an electric wave. There is Afghanistan in preparation for the Iraqi War. The attack electric wave angered Hussein by an electric wave for many years and planned. An American company owns the oil base now. The gas price is lower than the present half without Iraqi / Arab War. U.S.A. nominated oil prices for several times and made the world big recession. The oil prices are still more than double. It became decisive to steal money from the world with oil in the future till U.S.A. disappeared from the earth. If U.S.A. fights against one country, the world country must fight against U.S.A. That, in the world, only one's country should be good; do not be out of order. The world fights against U.S.A. and must retaliate for U.S.A. British / Germany must not become the American slave country.
The American nucleus disposal declaration is my stratagem to escape from this activity. It is the plan that U.S.A. deceives the world from this thing. The world radio weapon blows up a nuclear bomb in a nucleus cabinet. U.S.A. is to escape from this thing. U.S.A. destroyed a fish and a company from the world and made the world poverty. It is the stratagem that U.S.A. escapes from this thing. U.S.A. declares the nucleus disposal and reminds the world with a good country. This thing thinks that U.S.A. can deceive cruel attack to the conventional world that U.S.A. did. Send U.S.A. out of Japan early. If the world does so it, the world becomes rich. An electric wave attacked the world in a secret, and U.S.A. made the world poverty. Though the world collapses in U.S.A., it is disuse with a weapon. The world do not buy an American product! You will let this cooperate with the world with an email / fax / news. Though the world collapses in U.S.A., the world is disuse with a weapon.
Though the world collapses in U.S.A., it is disuse with a weapon. The world do not buy an American product!
Do not buy American Electric / car of GM / Cadillac / Buick / Pontiac / Chevrolet / Saturn / HUMMER / NUMMI / Ford / Lincoln / Mercury / Shelby / SSC / Chrysler / Jeep / Dodge / Saleen / Freightliner / Sterling Trucks / Paccar / PETERBILT / KENWORTH / DAF / MACK / Navistar / AVANTI / Panoz / Ci / Zeta / Mosler / Vision / Callaway / Hennessey / Tesla! Though the world collapses in U.S.A., it is disuse with a weapon.
U.S.A. generated the world University recession. For the purpose of U.S.A. taking an oil base; of the plan fought. An American company owns the oil base now. U.S.A. raised it by gas price, and U.S.A. generated world University recession. U.S.A. throw a foreign oil base up! If there is not the premeditated Iraqi War to anger in a radio weapon if it does not occur, the gas price is half. Because the American company where the salary is high owns the gasoline, the price is high.
Get back an oil base from the American company! If U.S.A. does not put back the oil base that U.S.A. got by robbery, the world must fight against U.S.A.
I establish free mail (yahoo / goo / excite / infoseek / hot), and the email to the foreign country is prevented with several times. Please send this email to the country of the circumference from your country. I do not know the address of the person of your state politics. Please send this email to your state politics family.
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Eighteen students at DeSales University spent part of their winter break giving back to those in need. The Center for Service and Social Justice hosted a service trip to Jacksonville, Florida, where students helped to build homes for Habitat for Humanity.
"I think our students learn so much," says Jaime Gerhart, director of the Center for Service and Social Justice. "I think it just gives you respect for the craft and trade as well. You definitely have to have a real gift to do that."
Students worked on two homes and a warehouse and did everything from painting and caulking to siding and drilling. It was the largest group ever for a winter break trip. "We got an entire house painted and sided in two days," says Joey Letcher '18. "It went from this shell of a building to something that resembled a home."
The trip isn't just about giving back; it's also educational. Students learn about the process families have to go through to get a Habitat home. Recipients have to complete 300 hours of what's known as sweat equity on their home or another. "A lot of them [students] go in thinking these are free homes for people," says Gerhart.
Some of the students, like Letcher and Abby Manwiller '20, had never been on a service trip before. They both call it an eye-opening, transformative experience. Manwiller recalled painting a bedroom and looking out the window to see a school across the street. Her mind flashed to a picture of a child sleeping in that bedroom and she immediately knew why she was there. "I'm so glad I go to a school that promotes things like this and promotes making a difference," she says. Adds Letcher, "You're not only bettering the world around you, you're bettering yourself. It makes your heart whole."
Students like Tom Lang '17 served as role models for the others. This was Lang's fourth service trip with DeSales and he's planning one more before graduation. He calls them addicting. "After you do enough of these trips, you kind of get to do a little bit of everything," he says. "The only thing I haven't seen is the house complete and given to the family."
Another student, Emily Gallagher '17, has been active in volunteering since she was in high school. When it came time to choose a college, she searched for one that is service oriented. "It's something not a lot of colleges do or don't do as well," she says.
The Center for Service and Social Justice also volunteers with Habitat for Humanity in Phillipsburg, New Jersey every month. And it's gearing up for five service trips over spring break to Lafayette and New Orleans, Louisiana; Pittsboro, North Carolina; Washington, D.C.; and Wilmington, Delaware.
Gerhart encourages all students to sign up for a service trip and promises a memorable experience. "Even if you're nervous about doing something like this, just try," she says. "Because everyone there, it's all been our first day. The more students we get involved, the more we can do."
She'd also like to see faculty members and other employees become more active in the center's events, like Relay for Life. "Our students love fundraisers that involve people who are employed here. It just builds a better sense of community here like we're all in this together. It makes their day to know that the University cares about their events and supports them."
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Crawley Swimming Club gave a superb performance in the final of the National Arena Swimming League Final, coming second and gaining promotion into the Premier League next year.
Six clubs from Croydon, Brighton, Horsham, Hastings & London gathered together in Brighton on Saturday 13th December 2014 to Compete in the Final of the National Swimming League.
With the top two clubs being promoted to the premier division it was always going to be a competitive and closely fought affair. The first race of the night started of well for Crawley with Federica Williamson taking victory in the Women's 200 Individual Medley. Wins from the 4 x 50 9/11 year old Boys Freestyle consisting of Daryn De Klerk, Sergio Moscarello, Sebastian Deacon-Jackson & Owen Peel. the 4 x 50 13/under Girls Medley Relay consisting of Freya Hopkins, Erin Leachman, Isabella Rose Berlin & Lilly Turner and the Women's Open 4 x 50 Medley relay consisting of Jordon Sturt, Federica Williamson, Daisy Marchant & Zara Williams gave Crawley a 3 point lead over Hastings after 10 races. The next 8 races was a tight tussle but wins from Isabell Rose Berlin in the 13 & Under's Girls 100 Breaststroke and Martin Schofield in the boys 15 & under 100 Backstroke kept Crawley in the hunt Lying 2 points behind Atlantis SC.
Crawley continued to fight not letting Atlantis gain to much of an Advantage wins from Jordon Sturt Women's 100 Backstroke, Jamie Scutt 10/11 years Boys 50 Breaststroke, Federica Williamson with her second win of the night in the Women's 100 Breaststroke and Zara Williams in the Women's 100 Freestyle could not bridge the points gap finishing the gala 19 points behind.
Final Points were:
Atlantis 212, Crawley 193, Brighton 187, Croydon 163, Hastings 162 & Black Lion 128.
A closely fought competition with a result that should make Crawley proud gaining them promotion into the Premier League next year, another sign of their overall improvement into top flight swimming in the region.


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Re: Abbotts in INDIANA (Aaron and Daniel)
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Re: Abbotts in INDIANA (Aaron and Daniel)
Tom Allen 2/08/06
I have yet to run into Dorcas Abbot(t) or a connection to the Allens.As of 1791, the father of my Aaron Abbott (and there are many), Sewell Abbott was marrying Dorothea Haus (Dorothy House) in the Dutch Reformed Church of Herkimer, NY.Sewell's siblings were Calvin, Pliny, Aaron, Mary, Martin, Sarah and Danforth (all born in the 1770s-80s).
Other towns associated with my Abbott branch are New Braintree and Brookfield, in Worcester County, MA and then earlier, Andover and Rowley, in Essex County. Might there have been a family of Andover Abbotts who went north to Maine?


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Originally when I started this blog, the purpose was somewhat therapeutic for me..... so much craziness was going on dealing with my divorce that I needed to let it out (and sometimes laugh) to keep from crying. I wanted to connect with other people going through similar issues with divorce and its aftermath by sharing my experiences, thoughts and stories. But now I feel confined by it.... I find myself wanting to write about certain things and deciding not to because it didn't fit with the "theme" of the blog. Then came the issue of not wanting to write about an active relationship as not to say something that I would regret later, or just not feeling like it was appropriate to discuss such subjects in the blogosphere. As the divorce drama started to die down and the dating roller coaster (if I was even on one.... that's a whole 'nother subject) began to slow, I found that I had less and less relevant material to write about. I also never set out to be another relationship advice blog, because goodness knows there are enough of them out there written by people who've never had a relationship last more than a year (I'm being hyperbolic here, but you know what I'm saying.... or at least, you should). I don't profess to have the answers about anything... all I can do is share what I've been through, and my thoughts, theories and reactions to them. But that's where I'm starting to see it go, so I figure I ought to just put it out of its misery now.
More importantly, though, I'm finding myself mired in the past way too much, and this blog is one of the symbolic anchors holding me back. The name itself is an albatros: Adventures in Divorce. I'm tired of the title of "divorcee" and am ready to get on with the business of life that comes after the divorce. I'm ready to shake off all the vestiges of that season in my life and enter a new one. Hell, my login still contains my old last name, so I'm reminded of the ordeal every time I sign into my blog (and I always get kicked out of my current Gmail account, so I can't even blog and e-mail/chat at the same time).
I've also learned a lot in the past year and a half and made A LOT of mistakes..... mistakes in attitude, judgment, action and perspective. And I have learned from these mistakes. Some of my posts I will stand by to this day, but many of them reflect flawed or distorted thinking at the time I wrote them. The unfortunate (but also fortunate) thing about written words is that they are static..... the thoughts and attitudes behind them may have changed, but the words always stay the same. I view blog posts similar to the way I view photographs.... they are snapshots in time. Nobody expects the people and the scenarios depicted in the photo to remain just as they are in the picture. But I can't expect people to read these posts like I do..... as a progression, a journey. It is easy to assume that a blog post I wrote a year ago reflects my thoughts and feelings on the subject now, and I can almost guarantee you that's not the case. I have been through so much emotional turmoil and so much personal growth and change that I don't want some of these attitudes attributed to me now, and I don't want the emotional burden of those words on me. Viewpoints change, arguments change, attitudes change, actions change..... but words don't. I'm glad that I have these written snapshots as a reminder of where I have been and where I am going, but it's time to put them away.
Don't fret though, loved ones..... I didn't say I was done blogging. I just said I'm done with THIS blog. I want to open up my blog to whatever I feel like writing about and not be confined to divorce and dating and parenting and DRAMA. I think I'm going to import some of my favorites from AID, but the rest are eventually going into my personal archives..... maybe I'll pull them out when I've finally reached that happier place. But right now I need to do something to get to that happier place, and dwelling in and on the past is getting me nowhere.*
*Sidenote: It was brought to my attention that one attributes of Cancers is that we tend to dwell in and hold onto the past. I can't say I disagree with that, so with that said I am making a conscious choice not to now that I am aware of that tendency. The first step toward recovery is acceptance that you have a problem....... right?
So, coming soon you can find the new and improving (can't even say improved, cuz that's what life is all about.... constantly improving) me at a new address in the blogosphere..... I'm not even going to use my same pseudonym anymore. My snake, Pandora, died the other day (in case you didn't know, Anesidora is another name for Pandora), plus I don't want to be that person anymore. Likewise, the Twitter account is going as well. That's the beautiful (and tragically sad) thing about the Internet..... reinvention is just a delete key away. I'll leave the blog up for a little while, but soon it will be gone. Please conduct yourselves accordingly.
Idiosyncratic Thoughts of an Unheeded Prophetess....... coming soon (like as in NOW).
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The Andrew Lloyd Webber classic musical recounting the young and ambitious Eva Peron's meteoric rise to sainthood.
Set in Argentina between 1934-1952, the Tony-winning musical follows Eva Duarte on her journey from poor illegitimate child to ambitious actress to, as wife of military leader-turned-president Juan Peron, the most powerful woman in Latin America, before her death from cancer at age 33. The events in Evita's life are presented in song and commented on by the show's narrator, Che.
Well-known numbers from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical masterpiece include "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," "Oh What a Circus," "Buenos Aires" and "Another Suitcase in Another Hall." Evita has one of Lloyd Webber's most-loved scores, combining Latin, jazz, pop and more traditional influences.traditional influences.
Lyrics by Tim Rice. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Directed by Paul Castaneda.
* The performance on Sat., Oct. 28 will have an ASL interpretor.
Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 2:00pm to 4:00pm
East Campus Performing Arts Center (PAC)
701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32825
$15 General Ticketing; $12 Valencia students/staff/alumni & seniors
Valencia Box Office
(407) 582-2900
Josh, great question! The music is on backing tracks. And it sounds wonderful on the PAC's new sound system!
Is the music in terms of instruments live??? or is it played on a backtrack????
I saw the musical last night and the performances of the whole cast and the ensemble were superb. Also the audio, scenery and light effects were excellent. Congratulations to all and the College Art Department.
Evelyn, I do not see any tickets in the system under your name. What name were they booked under?
I have tickets for tonight's performance October 21 but one of the parties is sick! We really really want to see this play. Can we change our date to next Saturday October 28?
Keesha, the $12 student ticket price is for ALL students, including UCF. :) Hope you come to see this wonderful production!
Are the student tickets $12 for UCF students or does this only apply to Valencia students?
Evita performances are on:
• Friday, Oct. 20th at 7:30pm
• Saturday, Oct. 21st at 7:30pm
• Sunday, Oct. 22nd at 2:00pm
• Monday, Oct. 23rd at 7:30pm
• Friday, Oct. 27th at 7:30pm
• Saturday, Oct. 28th at 7:30pm
• Sunday, Oct. 29th at 2:00pm
Hi Olivia, this event starts on 10/20 and ends on 10/29 and has several performances.
You can find dates and times here:
I am confused as per the dates. The play is only one night, Oct. 28? or it runs from Oct. 20 through Oct. 28?
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The 2012 installment of the Tribeca Film Festival kicks off festivities today. I figured I'd remind you all of a few titles of interest to S&A, for those who may be in attendance this year.
The first highlight is titled War Witch (or Rebelle), with a synopsis that reads as follows:
At 14, Komona has lived through horrors that eclipse any adult's worst nightmares. In this mesmerizing, otherworldly drama, shot entirely in the Congo, she confides to the baby growing inside of her the harrowing story of her life since rebel warlords stormed her village. Fortified by eerily mystical powers and the warming friendship of an albino boy, the sensitive girl battles through this dire, war-ravaged world enchained as a child soldier.
Directed by Kim Nguyen, this Tribeca screening will be the film's North American premiere after EFM (European Film Market) exposure last month.
I haven't seen it yet, but the film seems like it touches on a number of themes/subjects – war, child soldiers, mysticism/mythology… and the fact the a young girl is at the fore is of note.
I'm almost always impulsively weary of films like this, especially when produced by filmmakers who aren't of the particular region the film and its story are set. And it's not a knock at all on the filmmaker; instead call it a knee-jerk reaction inspired by similar past films made under similar circumstances that have disappointed;
But I'm glad to see that there isn't the usual white American/Euopean protagnist who swoops in to make things all better.
It's on my to-see list.
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Opting Out of Talking Politics
Opting Out of Talking Politics
Over the past several weeks there has been a noticeable increase of individuals making disclaimer statements on social medial and professional websites announcing they choose not to engage in the discussion of politics and issues. From a guttural perspective many of us fully feel the risk of expressing our views but opting out of talking politics is the wrong response.
I have personally witnessed the level of anger, "heels in the sand" stances, hard feelings and divisiveness our current political environment creates within my own inner circle. Opting out of discussing politics is a personally motivated, and selfish, abandonment of our obligations as citizens in a fee democracy.
In fact, because the vast majority of Americans choose for one reason or another to voluntarily be indifferent, uninformed or biasedly engaged we are creating the very discourse that strangles our country and us personally.
Our schools teach our students to understand differing perspectives, seek facts, appropriately present your ideas then reflect- all in an environment that does not condone bullying or intimidating behaviors. Why do adults act worse than the children?
The way to strengthen our democracy, respect diversity and allow the natural evolution of the best pluralistic outcome is to engage in respectful, open minded and ongoing dialogue about the issues currently impeding the growth of our democracy. We must embrace civil conversation, discussion and debate around the root of the issues and not fall victim to the emotional periphery.
Opting out of talking politics is not the answer. By choosing to do so we are aiding the fundamental flaw in our democracy- disengagement.
People need to listen more than they talk, actively seek to understand each other's perspective, personally reflect on perspectives of others and be open to modify your position. Until we do this, at every level of politics- school boards to the president of the United States- the divisiveness will widen, intolerance will grow and corrupt thinking will flourish.
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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey could become the second state to raise the smoking age to 21, as part of a movement that's been spurred in part by a major study released last year and a sharp increase in electronic cigarette use among young people.
The state Legislature on Monday passed a bill that would fine retailers up to $1,000 if they sell cigarettes or other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes that are often called "vapes," to anyone 20 years old or younger. The law wouldn't punish underage smokers.
It's unclear whether Gov. Chris Christie will sign it into law. He has until Jan. 19 to decide, and a spokesman declined to comment Tuesday on the governor's intentions. In 2014, the Republican presidential candidate vetoed a bill that passed with overwhelming support to extend a smoking ban to parks and public beaches, saying local municipalities should be able to decide.
Hawaii became the first state to raise the smoking age to 21 starting Jan. 1, and similar measures have been introduced in eight other states and the District of Columbia. Federal lawmakers have also proposed a nationwide smoking age of 21.
Rob Crane, president of the Ohio-based Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation, which supports the legislation, said that so far, it's been cities that have pushed the issue into the mainstream. New York City's law took effect in August 2014 and Boston's will change in February.
"This is a tipping point," Crane said of New Jersey joining in. "Midwestern cities like Cleveland and Kansas City have also joined. It's not just an East Coast or West Coast issue."
Lawmakers also cite last year's study from the Institute of Medicine that looked at the impact of raising the smoking age. The report projected that limiting sales to those 21 and older would result in about 249,000 fewer premature deaths for those born between 2000 and 2019.
Another oft-cited survey showed an almost 50 percent drop in smoking rates among high school students in Needham, Massachusetts, a town of nearly 30,000 that raised the age in 2005.
Meanwhile, the smoking rate among high school students nationally has fallen steadily in recent years, reaching about 9 percent among high schoolers in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Advocates also point to the spike in the number of teens using electronic cigarettes. California and Hawaii have reported huge increases, with the latter seeing the rate of middle schoolers using e-cigs jump from 2 percent in 2011 to 12 percent in 2014.
Moses Heberlein, a 20-year-old from Ewing, doubts the change in New Jersey will affect him. He started at 16, three years before the legal age. Raising it to 21 would fail to stop him.
"I'm sure there are places out there that wouldn't question me," he said. "There were places in high school that never carded."
Veterans groups, including the American Legion, have also criticized such proposals, saying that service members willing to sacrifice their lives should have the right to choose to smoke. And some estimates predict that states like New Jersey will lose millions in tax revenue.
Carl Ortutay, who works at a tobacco shop in Lawrenceville, estimated that about a quarter of the shop's clientele would be affected by the change.
"But if they're going to smoke, they're going to smoke," he said. "Even if that means they're going to illegally do it."